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Interview: Olivier Nakache & Eric Tolenado

By Dork Shelf
May 28, 2012

Brandon Bastaldo and Andrew Parker talked to Olivier Nakache and Eric Tolenado, directors of the French smash hit The Intouchables about bringing the true life tale of two friends to the big screen, how to keep heavy topics light, and why they keep working together after several movies. Continue reading

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Interview: Benjamin Rivers on Home

May 26, 2012

We spoke to Benjamin Rivers, the Toronto-based independent comic book artist and game developer, about his upcoming game Home – a new 2D (and two-dollar) horror adventure for the PC that combines atmospheric visuals with intricate decision trees to convince players to scare themselves. Continue reading

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Chernobyl Diaries Review

May 25, 2012

While certainly not breaking any new ground in the horror genre, Chernobyl Diaries wears its cliches like badges of honour and delivers a by-the-numbers story with the precision of a surgeon’s scalpel. Continue reading

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Jesus Henry Christ Review

May 25, 2012

If movies were judged purely on their level of forced quirkiness, then Jesus Henry Christ would be in the running for the best of the year. Thankfully, we don’t live in that world and this movie will be quickly forgotten. Continue reading

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Where Do We Go Now Review

May 25, 2012

Despite a wildly inconsistent tone and gags that don’t always work, the core ideas behind TIFF 2011 audience award winner Where Do We Go Now are fresh and new. Continue reading

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Hysteria Review

May 25, 2012

If you’re only going to see one movie about vibrators this year, Hysteria should be at the top of your list. Continue reading

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Doors Open 2012

May 25, 2012

We take a look at Toronto’s popular Doors Open weekend (going on this Saturday and Sunday) and give you some tips and places to stop during one of the city’s coolest self-guided walking tours. Continue reading

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The New Old: Surrealities

By Dork Shelf
May 25, 2012

This week’s archival home entertainment column takes a look at the equally surreal worlds of professional wrestling (The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions) and the mind of John Malkovich (Being John Malkovich). Continue reading

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TOJam Developer Diary: Day Two

May 24, 2012

I arrive at Day Two of TOJam. Several individuals have brought sleeping bags and pillows and are sprawled out on the floor in corners and between tables. Nobody regards this as unusual. Continue reading

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Interview: Oren Peli

May 24, 2012

We talked to Paranormal Activity creator Oren Peli about writing the screenplay and producing his latest work of horror Chernobyl Diaries and the challenges of creating a ghost town. Continue reading

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CONTEST: See A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO ENDINGS in TORONTO and VANCOUVER!

By Dork Shelf
May 23, 2012

Enter to win a pair of passes to see A Beginner’s Guide to Endings in Toronto and Vancouver from Dork Shelf and Entertainment One! Continue reading

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CONTEST: See PIRANHA 3DD in TORONTO, OTTAWA, HALIFAX, or WINNIPEG!

By Dork Shelf
May 23, 2012

Enter to win a chance to see PIranha 3DD in Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, or Winnipeg from Dork Shelf and Alliance Films! Continue reading